Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole (Printable)

Hearty baked casserole with tender sweet potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Dairy & Eggs

05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 1 cup milk
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Pantry

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and chopped onion; sauté for 7–8 minutes until just tender, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in diced bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread the cooked vegetables evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until fully combined and frothy.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled feta cheese across the top.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet potatoes become tender and creamy while holding their shape beautifully
  • You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven for lazy weekend mornings
  • It feeds a crowd without requiring last minute fuss
02 -
  • Do not skip sautéing the sweet potatoes first or they will be undercooked and crunchy in the finished dish
  • The custard is done when the center jiggles slightly like gelatin rather than being liquid
  • Letting it rest is not optional if you want neat slices instead of a messy scramble
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2 inch cubes for even cooking
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting
  • Use a glass baking dish so you can see when the bottom is properly set
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